Eating zoodles instead of noodles can tremendously improve your diet. Jack is here to help you find the best zoodle maker on the market!

Switching from noodles to zoodles seems more difficult than it is.

Many of my clients are scared when I recommend them to reduce their carb intake, or if I propose a Paleo or raw-food diet. For some of them, especially those who are in love with Italian cuisine, this feels like an insult.

They often complain how they crave spaghetti or noodles. That’s the moment when I propose eating zoodles and veggetties instead of their favorite pasta.

At first, they are confused (some are even disgusted), but soon they become curious.

According to my personal statistics, eight out of ten people fall in love with zoodles, and this is not just because of my magical cooking skills. 🙂

So, I often find myself in a situation where I need to explain to my clients how to make zoodles. As I don’t tolerate any excuses, and I don’t want them to say the whole process is tedious or time-consuming (which it can be if you don’t use a zoodle maker), I have the list of helpful zoodle makers available on the market ready at hand at all times.

Today, I will let you take a peek at my list and help you find the best zoodle maker for yourself and improve your health.

What to Look for in the Best Zoodle Maker?

Finding the best zoodle maker might be more complicated than you imagine. Many of my clients come to me for expert advice as there are so many options out there and making a final decision can be tricky. You will come across low priced handheld spiralizers and more expensive but at the same time more practical electrical ones.

No matter which one you choose for your kitchen, electrical or handheld, there are a few key factors you should consider before making a purchase.

Let’s go through each one of them together so that you can grasp their importance.

1. Are Blades Sharp Enough?

Zoodle maker’s blades need to be: Sharp, and Strong.

These two characteristics will make your task much easier. You’ll have to put in considerably less effort and time to produce the veggie imitation of noodles or pasta, than you would in case the blades were dull or flimsy.

If your zoodle maker does more than just spiralizing the vegetables, (chops or slices them as well) this factor becomes even more important. Also, if you want your spiralizer to work on hard vegetables too, excellent sharpness of its blades is crucial. Ideally, blades should be made of high-grade stainless steel.

2. Is it Easy to Clean?

To be honest, if your zoodle maker doesn’t come with an in-built container that’s going to collect the product of spiralizing, you are probably going to make a lot of mess. Also, tiny parts of vegetables will get stuck in different corners of your new kitchen utensil, which means thorough cleaning will be necessary, each time you use it.

Therefore, your new zoodle maker should be completely or at least partially dishwasher-safe. If you choose a dishwasher-safe spiralizer, you might spend a few bucks more, but you will save yourself some time.

3. Are Blades Interchangeable?

Of course, the zoodle maker should allow you to make vegetable noodles or spaghetti of different widths and shape. This characteristic enhances its versatility and improves your experience, letting you cook various delicious meals.

Therefore, as you pick the perfect product for yourself, make sure that your new zoodle maker contains at least five blades of different shapes and sizes for your own convenience. If they are clearly and permanently marked, so you know which ones to use without opening the instruction manual each time, that’s a bonus.

4. What Size Do You Need?

How much space do you have on your counter? Also, do you have enough storage space for a zoodle maker?

If you have plenty of space, I would recommend you to go with an electric zoodle maker. It might be bulky, but the whole spiralizing process will be much more effortless.

On the other hand, if you don’t have enough space in the kitchen, a handheld zoodle maker would be a better option. Handheld spiralizers are also considered to be starter models, for people who don’t use them that often. They are reasonably priced and easy to store as well.

5. Is it Convenient to Use?

As I mentioned, blades of your new zoodle maker should be extra sharp. With that being said, you should have a convenient place to store them, and your regular cutlery drawer is not a great option because you might end up accidentally injuring yourself. The best zoodle makers come with the separate blade storage compartment.

Another essential feature of a good spiralizer is suction feet. Suction cups should hold your new machine in place, as it can be prone to slipping as you spiralize. Make sure that suction works well on a wide variety of surfaces.

Once you are confident that the model you’ve picked fulfills all of these requirements you can be sure you have a high-quality, reliable product in your hands.

Now, you are ready to take a look at my list of the best zoodle makers on the market! Let’s dive in.

Most Recommended Zoodle Makers: Detailed Reviews 2019

If you want to switch to low-carb, high-protein, Paleo, vegan or raw food diet Paderno’s 6-blade vegetable slicer will come in handy. It comes with both straight and julienne blades which include angel hair and wavy blade. You will also get a cleaning brush and a recipe book to get you started. The slicer is made of heavy-duty BPA-free ABS plastic, and it’s dishwasher-safe.

I loved the fact that this slicer has six blades. You’ll see that most of the models come with five blades at best. Also, you will get a lifetime warranty, which is definitely a big plus. Paderno’s slicer is easy to clean and use. Most importantly, it can be counter-mounted which means it won’t wobble while you operate it.

However, if you are using this type of machine for the first time, you might have some trouble figuring it out. Some of the blades are a bit dull, so they don’t work as well as I would expect them to. Also, I don’t like the fact that this slicer cores the vegetable and therefore creates a lot of waste.

If you are looking for a zoodle maker/spiralizer that will work even with the hardest vegetables, this is the one you should consider. Its five blades are made of 420 high carbon cutlery grade stainless steel. At the same time; its body is made of ultra reinforced BPA free ABS plastic. Turnips and sweet potatoes won’t be a problem for this machine.

If you decide to purchase this product, you can be sure you are getting a heavy-duty zoodle maker. Even if something terrible happens, you don’t have to worry, as you will be covered by Spiralizer's lifetime no-hassle replacement policy. Both cleaning and setting up this zoodle maker will be a breeze. This machine grips vegetables very well, so there is no wobbling.

Unfortunately, suction cups don’t work on various surfaces. If there is any moisture on your counter, suction won’t hold. At the same time, the appliance is a bit bulky so you might have difficulty storing it. There is no actual size difference between different blades which is a bit disappointing. Also, the plastic handle seems a bit flimsy.

Making healthy food can be fun and straightforward, especially if you have a 5-blade zoodle maker. This model comes with a blade that creates thin ribboned noodles (like pappardelle), one blade that makes thicker spaghetti (like bucatini) and at last a blade that makes spaghetti-like noodles. You will also get a curly fry blade and an ultra-thin angel hair blade. All blades are made of stainless steel, while plastic parts are BPA-free.

In comparison to some other models, this zoodle maker is lightweight and easy to store away. You will learn how to use it within minutes. The blades are sharp, which makes it work rather fast. At the same time, this will allow you to cut any vegetables you can imagine, even butternut.

However, suction cups won’t work on all surfaces, and the handle might jiggle around, which means this is not the safest model to operate. Also, it will core your vegetables which means there will be a lot of waste. At last, you might have some trouble slicing through asymmetrical vegetables.

If you are just starting with your new diet, purchasing Brieftons’ zoodle maker might be the best option for you. Just like other models from this group, Brieftons’ spiralizer comes with five interchangeable blades made of Japanese 420-grade hardened stainless steel. However, in this case, you will also get four exclusive eBooks with delicious recipes, blade caddy for safe storage and an online quick-start guide with demo videos.

This model is super easy to set up and use. I love the fact that it has its own storage for the blades, so you don’t have to worry about losing them. Also, it makes almost no waste, which is a huge benefit for me as I don’t like throwing food away. It sticks to the counter like crazy, and it has a safety stop that prevents you from damaging the plastic spikes once you get close to the end of your vegetable.

However, you might have some trouble finding a suitable container to catch your spiralized items. Also, watch your fingers while you are cleaning this machine because of the blades that are incredibly sharp.

Pros

It’s easy to set up.

It has storage for the blades.

It doesn’t make much waste.

It sticks to the counter really well.

There’s a safety stop.

Cons

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Finding a suitable container that will catch spiralized items might be tricky.

Are you looking for a zoodle maker, and you’d also like to buy a juicer, grater, and mandoline? Do you not have enough money for each one of these kitchen utensils? Don’t worry, Mueller’s 8-in-1 spiralizer has your back, as it features all of these different functions.

Gravity will do half of the work instead of you, so there is no sideways pressure needed. It is made of BPA-free heavy duty reinforced food grade ABS plastic, and German 420-grade hardened stainless steel.

The versatility of this zoodle maker is what won me over. You can convert it into a juicer or use it as a grater or mandoline. Also, it comes with an attached bowl which will collect all of the spiralized items, so you don’t have to worry about making a mess.

However, you will have to cut your fruits and vegetables to a certain length before spiralizing them, which can be time-consuming. Also, you will have to hand wash it, and you will realize that the container that holds spiralized vegetables is pretty small.

Jack Davidson

Jack went from part-time freelance tech assistant to a food blogger and all-things-tech guy for Barb and Catherine. He loves his dog and treats her like his own child. On the other hand, working on Kitchen Byte has awaken his love for food.

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